Texas running back Hollywood Smothers out for remainder of 2026 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Texas running back Hollywood Smothers will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a torn MCL, as reported on November 5. Smothers, who played only six games this year, managed 283 rushing yards and two touchdowns. His absence follows a season plagued by injuries, including missed games against Tennessee and Ole Miss. With Smothers sidelined, Raleek Brown is expected to take on a larger role in the Longhorns' offense. Texas remains in contention for the College Football Playoff as they face ranked opponents Missouri and LSU in the coming weeks.
- •Smothers sustained a torn MCL and will not return this season.
- •He rushed for 283 yards and two touchdowns in six games.
- •Texas will face Missouri and LSU among other ranked teams soon.
- •Raleek Brown will have an increased workload in his absence.
- •Texas ranked No. 7 in the College Football Playoff standings.
- 7:48 PMCBS Sports — Texas RB Hollywood Smothers out for season with torn MCL as injuries mount for Longhorns
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Texas to lose RB Hollywood Smothers for remainder of 2026 season
"Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season with an injury.
"Smothers was a splashy transfer portal addition for Texas, but he's battled injury all season
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External links- CBS SportsNov 5, 2026, 7:48 PMTexas RB Hollywood Smothers out for season with torn MCL as injuries mount for Longhorns
Smothers was a splashy transfer portal addition for Texas, but he's battled injury all season
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 7:47 PMTexas to lose RB Hollywood Smothers for remainder of 2026 season
Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season with an injury.
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